{"id":69943,"date":"2025-11-10T13:52:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=69943"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:52:37","slug":"genesee-county-rts-to-hold-information-session-public-hearing-to-gather-input-on-proposed-fare-increase-for-rts-link-microtransit-pilot-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/11\/10\/genesee-county-rts-to-hold-information-session-public-hearing-to-gather-input-on-proposed-fare-increase-for-rts-link-microtransit-pilot-program\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/RTS to hold Information Session &amp; Public Hearing to gather input on proposed fare increase for RTS Link Microtransit Pilot Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"122\" data-attachment-id=\"69945\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/11\/10\/genesee-county-rts-to-hold-information-session-public-hearing-to-gather-input-on-proposed-fare-increase-for-rts-link-microtransit-pilot-program\/thumbnail_image003-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail_image003.jpg?fit=262%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"262,122\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"thumbnail_image003\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail_image003.jpg?fit=262%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail_image003.jpg?resize=262%2C122&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69945\" style=\"width:774px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail_image003.jpg?w=262&amp;ssl=1 262w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail_image003.jpg?resize=150%2C70&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rochester, NY:<\/strong>\u00a0Regional Transit Service (RTS) is holding an information session and public hearing in LeRoy, NY on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the information session and public hearing is to review and gather input on the proposed fare increase for the RTS Link Microtransit pilot program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RTS Link pilot program was launched in LeRoy on October 13 with an introductory fare of $3 per trip for adults, and $1.50 for seniors, children 6-11, and people with disabilities. Starting in February 2026, fares will increase to $5 per trip for adults, and $2.50 for seniors, children 6-11, and people with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members of the public who wish to speak on the record are asked to arrive by 3:45 p.m. to register to speak. The public hearing will begin at 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RTS is accepting public comments on this proposal until 5:00 p.m. ET on November 12, 2025. Comments may be submitted by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attending the public hearing and registering to speak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submitting a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmyrts.my.salesforce-sites.com%2FRTSContactUs&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C37510ec5bc9f41bdce0c08de2079d503%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638983904837851943%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pPzYz6cuPFj3y%2Bsqoayqwa65qVImptPNIGJzVF1apE0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comment via our website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending a letter to RGRTA, RTS Link, Attn: General Counsel, 1372 East Main Street, Rochester, New York 14609<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RTS and members of the public<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Information Session and Public Hearing on a Proposed Fare Increase for the RTS Link pilot program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, November 12, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Public Information Session<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:45 p.m. \u2013 Register to Speak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Public Hearing Begins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; LaRosa Villas Community Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">43 Mill St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LeRoy, NY 14482<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RTS created a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrts.com%2FGenesee%2FEnjoy-the-Ride-Guide%2FRTS-Link%2FRTS-Link-Public-Hearing&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C37510ec5bc9f41bdce0c08de2079d503%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638983904837889142%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FAWCinBJdj3HP6%2FWZui96MerJQHbArp1KSALDWnJS98%3D&amp;reserved=0\">video presentation on its website<\/a>&nbsp;with more information about RTS Link. The same information shared in this presentation will be shared at the in-person information session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Written and oral comments will become part of the official public hearing record and taken into consideration prior to any final determination with respect to the proposed changes. RTS&#8217;s responses to comments received by 5:00pm ET on November 12, 2025, will be shared with commentors, posted to myRTS.com, and shared with the RGRTA Board of Commissioners before February 2026. The RGRTA Board will vote on the proposal at their February 2026 meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all other information, visit&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrts.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C37510ec5bc9f41bdce0c08de2079d503%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638983904837925635%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1xMc1SdPEzk724g7ETON7tditAX1wjYdgi1c2G1%2Blvg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.myRTS.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release Rochester, NY:\u00a0Regional Transit Service (RTS) is holding an information session and public hearing in LeRoy, NY on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the information session and public hearing is to review and gather input on the proposed fare increase for the RTS \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/11\/10\/genesee-county-rts-to-hold-information-session-public-hearing-to-gather-input-on-proposed-fare-increase-for-rts-link-microtransit-pilot-program\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23],"tags":[5460,431,5415],"class_list":["post-69943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genesee-county","tag-microtransit-pilot-program","tag-public-hearing","tag-rts"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-ic7","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":68903,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/10\/07\/genesee-county-rts-launches-new-mobile-app-and-microtransit-pilot-program-for-regional-operation\/","url_meta":{"origin":69943,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/RTS launches new Mobile App and Microtransit Pilot Program for regional operation","author":"aka","date":"October 7, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"New Pingo App offers customers trip planning, real-time bus information, and scheduling for Microtransit pilot program New RTS Microtransit pilot program \u2013 RTS Link \u2013 to launch in LeRoy on October 13th Press release Rochester, NY:\u00a0Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that it has introduced a new mobile app that\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20240717_175012-scaled-1.webp?fit=1024%2C659&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20240717_175012-scaled-1.webp?fit=1024%2C659&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20240717_175012-scaled-1.webp?fit=1024%2C659&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20240717_175012-scaled-1.webp?fit=1024%2C659&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":73387,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/rts-launches-rts-link-microtransit-pilot-program-in-batavia\/","url_meta":{"origin":69943,"position":1},"title":"RTS Launches RTS Link Microtransit Pilot Program in Batavia","author":"aka","date":"March 19, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Rochester, NY:\u00a0Regional Transit Service (RTS) launched the RTS Link Microtransit pilot program in Batavia this week. 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